2007 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1998 Mazda Levante
To start off, 2007 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mazda Levante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mazda Levante would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1998 Mazda Levante. (139 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda Levante.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda Levante. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda Levante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac Escalade | 1998 Mazda Levante | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
| Model | Escalade | Levante |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2230 mm |
